Flashcards in Pulmonary Exam Deck (5)
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1
what are the 4 tests that must be done in the pulmonary exam
inspection
palpate
percussion
auscultate
2
what do you examine while inspecting
tracheal position
chest shape and size
secondary respiration muscles
rate, depth, rhythm
3
what do you examine while palpating
tactile fremitus - blue moon
chest expansion - T10
4
what do you examine while percussing
resonance - 4 on front, 5 on back
diaphragmatic excursion
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